Martha's Vineyard After Dark
May 15-18, 2026
Multiple locations and subject spanning the island!
Transportation to field shoot locations included while on island!
Access to more than two hours of technique videos.
In person, afternoon learning sessions.
Any skill level welcome
Physical Exertion : Moderate (standing, walking on sand.)
Rain or (star)shine!
$1095 per ticket.
Experience the magic of night photography on Martha's Vineyard in the company of like-minded creatives. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of the vineyard after dark, while learning about astro-landscape and night photography. Whether you're a beginner or experienced photographer, this event is designed to provide a supportive and educational environment for all.
Lighthouses, harbors, quaint streets and beaches round out the subjects you will visit over the course of three nights and nearly twelve hours of photography. From starry landscapes to lamp lit neighborhoods, you will experience a variety of lighting conditions and subjects that will help hone your night photography skills and energize your creativity.
This will be a small group adventure to ensure you get the opportunities to photograph the compositions you want without waiting for a turn or competing with photographers for locations access,
What's Included?
Twelve hours of guided night photography and instruction across multiple locations.
More than two hours of online video tutorials made available prior to the workshop so that you can be as prepared as possible and get the most out of your experience
Printed course material to take home at the end of the event.
Daytime learning modules.
Transportation to all field shoot locations.
Things You'll Learn More About:
1) The ideal camera settings for high ISO photography.
2) Light painting - Using light to allow for single exposure shooting in dark conditions.
3) Basic astronomy, the seasonality of the night sky and how to incorporate the night sky into your composition.
4) Focusing in the dark.
5) Tracking vs. stacking and noise reduction techniques and ideas.
6) The best cameras and lenses for astro-landscape photography.
7) Post production tips and ideas to think about as you create your shots.
8) Understanding how atmospheric conditions can affect your shoot, even on what looks like a clear night.
9) Recording aurora and meteor events.
Workshop Gear Requirements:
1) A DSLR or Mirrorless camera that has the ability to shoot at ISO settings of 3200 and higher.
2) A shutter release cable with intervalometer capability for longer exposures and star trails.
3) A very sturdy tripod. VERY STURDY. Chain store tripods, amateur video tripods and cheap kit tripods are not permitted in this workshop.
4) A wide angle lens (near the 12mm-24mm range) with a required aperture ability of at least f/2.8.
5) One or more flashlights. Preferably, one with a very low power setting for seeing the back of your camera and a brighter one for walking.
6) Two fully charged batteries.
7) Two memory cards.
8) Bug spray.
Should you need to rent a lens or camera, I recommend www.lensrentals.com.
Hi! I'm Tim Little, your host, I specialize in low light, night photography and have a passion for educating others. My goal is to ensure you have a great time, in a safe and friendly environment. I hope you can join us because this event wouldn't be the same without you!
Physical Requirements
Participants should be in good physical health. This workshop requires a lot of walking and standing on various surfaces like pavement, grass and sand. A disruption to the group due to a known health limitations or over-stating capabilities can spoil the experience for everyone, not just you.
The field shoot of this event occurs on uneven terrain, around potential obstacles including but not limited to old vehicles, sharp objects, vegetation that could include cactus or pointed branches and desert wildlife - all after dark
When registering for this workshop, you are certifying the following
You can carry your camera gear throughout the field shoot without assistance.
You are not taking medications that are known to cause dizziness or compromise balance as a potential side effect.
At least six months have passed since having surgeries that impact mobility including but not limited to knee, shoulder or back correction.
Have not fallen at another group event due to medical or balance issues within the last 12 months.
If it was apparent that you had a mobility or health challenge at a previous event that put you at risk of fall or injury , we may ask for clearance from a health professional prior to approving enrollment.
How to Register
The enrollment for this event is $1095. A $200 deposit reserves your space with the remainder due 90 days prior to the event. We hope you can join us on the vineyard!
Cancellation Policy
Deposits & Payments:
Deposit due at registration; balance due by the posted deadline.
Unpaid balances by deadline → deposit forfeited and spot released.
Refunds:
91+ days before event: Refund minus 30% of tuition.
90 days or less before event: No refunds (deposit or balance).
Participants may sell their space to someone else, but must handle reimbursement themselves.
If Organizer Cancels:
You’ll be offered a rescheduled date or credit for another event within 1 year.
If participant leaves the event early for any reason, there are no credits or refunds.
Travel Responsibility:
Attendees are responsible for their own safety and risks while traveling.